91 pounds down, progress pictures... (pic heavy)

meginki

Hi! I've never made a post like this before, but I am in a super motivated mood this week - and, looking back over my photos, I just realised how far I really have come. Every pound is an achievement for everyone - and I think a lot of us can overlook this sometimes. Sometimes I still feel like I am the person who started losing weight 12-18 months ago.

So, I started out at 272 as my heaviest recorded weight, and right now I am 181. 140 has always been my go-to goal, but I am thinking of re-assessing at 160 and seeing how I feel. I've always been a "big" girl - since I was 5 or 6. I reached the age of around 18 and I was sick of feeling judged, looked at, ugly... And so my active attempt weight loss begun

Anyway, what you clicked for... photos, right?


This photo haunted me. A new friend of mine saw this photo and wondered which girl I was out of 30. She didn't believe that this was actually me.


16 years old, probably my highest weight. My worst photo, I was embarrassed to see this, but still didn't do anything. UK size 24-26.


Looking back, I wonder if I always looked so drawn and unhealthy as this...


Probably around 15-16 stone at this point (210-224), and a UK size 18-20. I avoided (and still do!) a lot of photos being taken, so unfortunately there's a big gap up until this photo.


On the way to my aunt's wedding, 13.5 stone (190), UK size 16-18.


181 pounds, current weight!


Slightly drunk at a friend's party and messing around... but a sort-of body pic...


(Oh, and I'm kinda proud of my collar bones now!)

Feel free to add me, anyone!

raiseyourgame

Wow!! Absolute transformation. You look amazing, you should definitely be so proud.

aliloumck

Well done !!!! you look absolutely fantastic xx

Goal_Seeker_1988

Keep up the amazing work! You have come along way and you are truly looking fantastic!:drinker:

Sylv93

you look so awesome! I'd never have believed that first pic was you either! you are a total inspiration, high five!

Finally22

Super job!!!!

jasonthekidd

Wow! Very nice work! :-)

lanie37

fantastic work, my daughter says you are very pretty and I have to agree. well done

noweightfisherj

WOW! What an awesome journey you have been on. Congratulations!

Liasings

Great job! :flowerforyou: Such an inspiration. (You have lovely eyes, by the way.)

HelenDootson

You look fantasic - Well done - Be proud

Coffeeholic8

Amazing transformation, you look really great.

musicmint

That is so cool!!! Thanks for sharing

maggiam

It is amazing how far you have come! I am seriously proud of you! You really are an inspiration to me Love you loads!! xxx

meginki

Oh wow... didn't even expect so many comments... thank you, everyone!

zannyzanzanzibar

You look incredible!! Congrats, you've done an amazing job

meginki

Thanks

Just looked over this post again and still can't believe all the positive comments...

MFP is amazing!

Krista_1

What an amazing story! I have a friend who was always chunky until he hit about 18 like you. He decided the same, and looks great still--he's in his 40's so you can keep it up your whole life! Keep it up! :happy:

otrlynn

You look fabulous and I'll bet you feel fabulous too. What an accomplishment! I"m sure that you learned a lot about your own personal strength on your journey. Enjoy this new way of living for rhe rest of your life.

docdrd

You should be justifiably proud!!! WOW!! Such great work and you look so much healthier!! I hope that you are able to hit all your goals; I am sure you will. Congratulations! And thank you for sharing. Success like this inspires all of us. Cheers!

beatoks

awesome! you have done well.